At The International 2025 on Day 1, there were spectacular displays, key instances, and a sneak peek at the strategy that will likely dominate for the rest of the event.
The International 2025 commenced with a continuous run of Dota 2 games, as every competing team played two series apiece during Day 1 of the Group Stage. With sixteen matches squeezed into one day, we were entertained by constant excitement, emerging narratives, opportunities for upsets, thrilling moves, and a glimpse of what to expect in Hamburg, Germany.
Near upsets and rampages on Day 1 at The International 2025
In the initial round, there were several near misses, yet no significant upsets occurred. BOOM Esports almost pulled off an upset against the current champions, Team Liquid. It seemed unlikely that they would take a game from them, let alone force a decisive third game. However, even after winning the series, Liquid suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Tidebound later in the day. Team Nemesis also nearly knocked off Team Falcons. The Southeast Asian team engaged them in an intense 70-minute battle before Falcons managed to emerge victorious.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Gaming | Xtreme Gaming | 0-2 | Xtreme Gaming |
| Team Spirit | Wildcard | 2-0 | Team Spirit |
| Team Falcons | Team Nemesis | 2-1 | Team Falcons |
| Tundra Esports | Yakutou Brothers | 2-1 | Tundra Esports |
| PARIVISION | HEROIC | 2-0 | PARIVISION |
| Team Liquid | BOOM Esports | 2-1 | Team Liquid |
| BetBoom Team | Nigma Galaxy | 1-2 | Nigma Galaxy |
| Team Tidebound | Natus Vincere | 2-1 | Team Tidebound |
During one of the opening matches of the day, we witnessed the debut of The International 2025’s first Rampage, where Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk showcased his fresh hairstyle while demonstrating a determined effort to achieve his optimal form on Shadowfiend. As he ruthlessly advanced against Wildcard’s team, it was clear that Yatoro was making progress toward his peak performance.
Chinese Dota 2 is alive and kicking
It was widely doubted that the Chinese Dota 2 scene would excel, especially on the first day of The International 2025. The teams Xtreme Gaming (XG), Team Tidebound, and Yakutou Brothers all found themselves up against challenging opponents during Round 2, making things even more difficult for them. Surprisingly, both XG and Team Tidebound managed to triumph over the victors from previous TI events, despite it still being the group stage of the competition.
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Falcons | Tundra Esports | 2-1 | Team Falcons |
| Team Spirit | Xtreme Gaming | 1-2 | Xtreme Gaming |
| PARIVISION | Nigma Galaxy | 2-0 | PARIVISION |
| Team Liquid | Team Tidebound | 0-2 | Team Tidebound |
| Aurora Gaming | Wildcard | 2-0 | Aurora Gaming |
| Yakutou Brothers | Team Nemesis | 2-1 | Yakutou Brothers |
| BOOM Esports | BetBoom Team | 0-2 | BetBoom Team |
| Natus Vincere | HEROIC | 2-0 | Natus Vincere |
After Round 3, Falcons and PARIVISION joined an undefeated group. On Day 2, they aim to disrupt the strong start by CN. Unfortunately, a few teams are under pressure because they didn’t win any matches on Day 1 of The International 2025. Day 2, consisting of Rounds 3 and 4, could potentially eliminate one of these four teams due to their current losing streak.
- Wildcard
- Team Nemesis
- BOOM Esports
- HEROIC
After completing Day 1 at The International 2025, we’re almost ready for the excitement of Day 2. In total, 12 series will unfold, increasing the chances of spectacular moves and innovative strategies being showcased.
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